The Red Hot Chili Peppers were formed in Los Angeles by Kiedis, Flea, guitarist Hillel Slovak and drummer Jack Irons. Due to commitments to other bands, Slovak and Irons did not play on the band's 1984 self-titled debut album, which instead featured guitarist Jack Sherman and drummer Cliff Martinez. Slovak rejoined for their second album, Freaky Styley (1985), and Irons for their third, The Uplift Mofo Party Plan (1987). Irons left after Slovak died of a drug overdose in June 1988.
With new recruits Frusciante and Smith, the Red Hot Chili Peppers recorded Mother's Milk (1989) and their first major commercial success, Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991). Frusciante was uncomfortable with their newfound popularity and left abruptly on tour in 1992. After a series of temporary guitarists, he was replaced by Dave Navarro, who appeared on the group's sixth album, One Hot Minute (1995). Although successful, the album failed to match the critical or popular acclaim of Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Frusciante and Kiedis struggled with drug addiction throughout the 1990s.
In 1998, following Navarro's departure, Frusciante rejoined the band. Their seventh album, Californication (1999), became their biggest commercial success, with 16 million copies sold worldwide. By the Way (2002) and Stadium Arcadium (2006) were also successful; Stadium Arcadium was their first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Frusciante left again in 2009 to focus on his solo career; he was replaced by Josh Klinghoffer, who appeared on I'm with You (2011) and The Getaway (2016), before Frusciante rejoined in 2019. They released their 12th album, Unlimited Love, in 2022.
The Chili Peppers' mix of hard rock, funk and hip hop has influenced genres such as funk metal, rap metal, rap rock and nu metal. Kiedis said the band were early to combine "hardcore funk and hip-hop-style vocals", and suggested they had influenced Limp Bizkit, Kid Rock, and Linkin Park. Smith said, "Certainly Anthony's singing style and voice lends itself to being unique, and nobody sounds like him. The cool thing about it is we can play any style of music whether it's hard and fast, or loud or quiet, slow or medium, whatever it is; rock or funk, and it still sounds like us. I'm proud of that because sometimes bands don't have that strong personality where you go, 'Oh, that's boom, right away.'"
The Chili Peppers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame In April 2012. The induction lineup was Kiedis, Flea, Smith, Klinghoffer, Frusciante, Slovak (represented by his brother James), Irons and Martinez; Frusciante was invited, but did not attend. Navarro and Sherman were not inducted; Sherman said he felt "dishonored". The band performed "By the Way", "Give It Away" and "Higher Ground", which included Irons and Martinez on drums. It was the first time Kiedis and Flea had performed with Irons in more than 20 years.
In 2003, Rolling Stone released their first list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time", with Blood Sugar Sex Magik at 310 and Californication at 399. In 2012, a revised list was released, with Californication at 401. In 2020, Rolling Stone released another version of the list, with Blood Sugar Sex Magik at 186 and Californication at 286.
The band received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 31, 2022. George Clinton, Woody Harrelson and Bob Forrest unveiled the star at the ceremony.
Naked in the Rain
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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There's a time there's a place for me
In a world where I can't be found
Cold and mean people give me the creeps
Going to the jungle where the elephant roams
Got to get away gonna make it my home
Social grace is a waste of time
It's absurd when I look around
So sublime that we blow my mind
Naked in the rain with a killer whale
I can taste the salt when I lick his tail
Naked in the rain
Doctor Doolittle what's your secret
Give it to me doctor
Don't keep it
I never met an animal that I didn't like
You can come to me I won't bite
Don't you know dog is man's best friend
There is some love that you can't fight
Naked in the rain with black tattoos
Runnin' through the woods laughin' at the blues
Naked in the rain
Doctor Doolittle what's your secret
Give it to me doctor
Don't keep it
Listen to the talking heart in my chest
With this gift good Lord I am blessed
There's a lump and it's in my throat
I'm in love with the wilderness
Naked in the river skinny dippin' my way
In the waterfall I just want to play
Naked in the rain
Doctor Doolittle what's your secret
Give it to me doctor
Don't keep it
Naked in the rain
Doctor Doolittle what's your secret
Give it to me doctor
Don't keep it
The lyrics of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ song Naked in the Rain talk about the singer's desire to escape the cold and mean people of civilization and find a home in the jungle. He has lost his taste for the human race and finds social grace absurd. He describes the jungle as a sublime place to be, where he feels blessed and connected to the wilderness. The repeated line "Naked in the rain" represents the singer's desire to let go of societal rules and embrace his primal instincts. The line "Don't you know dog is man's best friend" shows his love and affinity for animals.
The reference to Doctor Doolittle in the song talks about the ability to communicate with animals, indicating the singer's desire for a deeper connection with the natural world. The use of imagery such as killer whales, black tattoos, and waterfalls adds to the song's surreal and primal nature. Overall, the song speaks to the desire for freedom, a connection with nature, and a rejection of societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Standin' on the corner of civilization
I am standing at a place where modern human society exists
There's a time there's a place for me
In this world, there is a suitable moment and location for me
In a world where I can't be found
In a world that is impossible for me to be noticed
Cold and mean people give me the creeps
People who lack empathy and are harsh in nature repel me
Going to the jungle where the elephant roams
I am heading towards the forest where the elephants live freely
Got to get away gonna make it my home
I have to get out of here and try to make the jungle my new living space
Losing my taste for the human race
I am losing my interest in the behavior and attitude of humans
Social grace is a waste of time
Manners and etiquette are not important or valuable qualities
It's absurd when I look around
The things I see around me appear nonsensical
So sublime that we blow my mind
The beauty of nature is so magnificent that it overwhelms me
Naked in the rain with a killer whale
I am swimming naked with an orca in the downpour
I can taste the salt when I lick his tail
The saltwater of the ocean is detectable when I lick the whale's tail
Doctor Doolittle what's your secret
What is your ability to communicate with animals, Doctor Doolittle?
Give it to me doctor
Share your secrets with me
Don't keep it
Do not keep your knowledge to yourself
I never met an animal that I didn't like
I have never disliked any of the animals I have interacted with
You can come to me I won't bite
Animals can approach me without fear of being hurt
Don't you know dog is man's best friend
It is commonly known that dogs and humans share a special bond
There is some love that you can't fight
Certain feelings of affection cannot be suppressed or denied
Naked in the rain with black tattoos
I am standing in the rain, naked with dark tattoos on my body
Runnin' through the woods laughin' at the blues
I am sprinting through the forest, laughing at my sorrows
Listen to the talking heart in my chest
I am paying attention to the emotions I feel within me
With this gift good Lord I am blessed
I am truly grateful for the talent or ability I possess
There's a lump and it's in my throat
I am experiencing a sudden feeling of strong emotion
I'm in love with the wilderness
I have a strong affection for the natural world
Naked in the river skinny dippin' my way
I am swimming naked in the river
In the waterfall I just want to play
I feel like playing in the waterfall
Lyrics © MoeBeToBlame, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Michael Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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